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In 1788, when Britain acquired Australia as part of the Empire and established a colony, it gained a number of benefits, although Australia did not offer quite the rewards that Britain hoped for:
- It gained a presence and a foothold in the south Pacific Ocean.
- It gained a country with numerous untold resources at the time: gold, in the 1850s, proved particularly lucrative but gold also gave Australia the impetus it needed to strive for self-government.
- It gained the peace of mind from knowing that thousands of its petty criminals were shipped off to the other side of the world, with little likelihood of ever returning to Britain.
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What did Britain trade with Australia during the british empire?
Sheep
What were the main reasons Australia decided to help Britain in World War 1?
Because Australia was a part of the British Empire. Because Australia was a part of the British Empire
What country once ruled Australia?
Australia was once a colony of Great Britain.
Why did Australia support Britain in World War 1?
Because Australia was still technically part of the British Empire ( a Dominion) and was bound by an alliance that required it to participate in wars which involved its "sovereign" country( in this case Britain).
What Australia get from britain after the british empire?
Nothing but years of snobbery and elitism and a series of tragic social problems to deal with
Why did Australia follow Britain in declaring war in Germany 1914?
Australia had no choice but to declare war on Germany in 1914. Australia was a dominion of the British Empire, and Britain's declaration of war on Germany was binding to all of its dominions.
What did the British empire exchange kangaroos for in Australia?
The British Empire did not exchange kangaroos for anything in Australia.
Why did Australia taking part in World War 1?
Because Australia was a part of the British Empire, and did not have its own independent foreign policy. Australia's foreign policy was set by the British government, so when the British government declared war, Australia considered itself automatically at war. Even though the Australian government did not make the decision, it still strongly supported Britain. Australians thought of themselves as citizens of the British Empire, and thought that the security of the Empire was important for Australia's own security. Therefore they were happy to challenge Germany when it was viewed as a threat to the Empire.
What country use to own Australia?
Great Britain originally colonised and governed Australia.
Which continent did the British empire have colonies in?
It is the Northern Americas which Britain occupied the most.
Why Australia joined the British Empire?
Australia did not 'join' the British Empire, the British was the first westerners who set foot on Australia. They stuck the Union Jack down, and claimed Australia as theirs.
Why did new zealand get involved in the battle of passchendaele?
Because it was part of the British Empire.
